Deputy Constable - Constable, Pct. 2

About the role

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.

Responsibilities

• Lives and works in Fort Bend County
• Serves civil papers as directed
• Serves criminal warrants as directed
• Patrols County roads, as well as, residential contract area to provide a visible deterrent in uniform and in marked cars and to enforce laws and protect life and property
• Identifies traffic hazards
• Maintains a working knowledge of all traffic laws
• Enforces traffic laws through the issuance of traffic summons and warnings, and arresting individuals in violation of the law such as DUI and speeding and traffic control device violation when necessary
• Prepares and maintains a wide variety of departmental records and reports in compliance with departmental policies and procedures
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic TCOLE certification
• One year of job related experience preferred (Two years of college (60 credit hours) may substitute for experience)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to interact effectively with the public
• Valid Drivers License

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic TCOLE certification
• One year of job related experience preferred (Two years of college (60 credit hours) may substitute for experience)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to interact effectively with the public
• Valid Drivers License

Skills

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with the public
• Valid Drivers License

Benefits

• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits
• Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Pay

SALARY RANGE: $33.60 - $42.00 hourly, based on qualifications

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.